“I had it then. Soda fought for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, and Two-Bit for conformity. Why do I fight? I thought, and couldn't think of any real good reason. There isn't any real good reason for fighting except self-defense.”
Quote by S. E. Hinton
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The Outsiders 50th Anniversary Edition
A timeless tale of friendship, belonging, and the struggle of teenagers from different social backgrounds. more
Author
S. E. Hinton
S. E. Hinton is an American author renowned for her young adult novels. Born on July 22, 1948, she achieved fame with her first novel 'The Outsiders' in 1967. Hinton's writing frequently delves into themes of teenage angst, social class, and the challenges of adolescence. more
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